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Artifact Spotlight: US Naval Amphibious Forces

  • Naval History and Heritage Command
  • Jan. 28, 2021 | 6:01

Join the Naval History and Heritage Command as we Spotlight interesting and unique artifacts from the collection of the U.S. Navy. During WWII, the Naval Amphibious Forces shoulder patch was the first of its kind to be authorized by the U.S. Navy. What did it take to earn one, and what lessons did sailors learn at Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base in Florida? Learn about it here!